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sloth454 · 03-03-2016, 03:07 AM

I was born 16 years from being born. Mines a 72 I was born. In 88

70c10resto · 03-03-2016, 03:52 AM

-21

7tee · 03-03-2016, 04:49 AM

I was 18 back in '70...

Ed F · 03-03-2016, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

I was 24 when I bought my '69 new at Barton's Chevrolet in Yorba Linda, CA. on Nov 20, 1969. I don't feel THAT old!!!! It's a damn good thing that truck (and camper) can't talk!

You are a very smart man to have kept both all this time. I love that and would like to hear some of the stories. The G rated ones at least.

**special-K** · 03-03-2016, 08:29 AM

What a clever way to get members to reveal their age. I'm not even old, but there sure a lot of youngins on here!

**Canuckvetter** · 03-03-2016, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

What a clever way to get members to reveal their age. I'm not even old, but there sure a lot of youngins on here!

Just shows how deep this hobby goes. The General certainly got it right with styling in 67 IMO. The after market guys love it too. I don't feel old till I look in the mirror. These 56 yr. old eyes can't believe it sometimes.

Ekliptix · 03-03-2016, 09:47 AM

Negative 8. Born in 80, truck is 72.

midniteblues · 03-03-2016, 10:30 AM

my 67 is 8 yrs older than me.

**Ironhorse** · 03-03-2016, 11:24 AM

When my '71 was new I was 22 years old, recently back from Viet Nam and just enjoying being Stateside again. Bought my '71 in '85 and have had it since. Lots of memories, money and beer have gone along with it.

Pretty sure that makes me an "ol' timer" but I still play with cars and trucks.

'71 4x4 long bed - '71 Chevelle - '57 2 dr. post

**Already Gone** · 03-03-2016, 12:05 PM

Mines a 1972 and I was 23 when it was built.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-03-2016, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

That's kind of you. You were obviously raised to show respect to your elders!

Dang right First.........For good reason too.

grousehunter 61 · 03-03-2016, 01:22 PM

I was 33 when my truck was built, 1971 shortbox 4x4

dzbowtie · 03-03-2016, 01:51 PM

-12 lol. it was 39 when we met!

Sklptrljay · 03-03-2016, 02:11 PM

I was born in '75, so I was -3 and -5 for mine. (My '71 is actually a '70 faker)

71sierragrande · 03-03-2016, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

When my '71 was new I was 22 years old, recently back from Viet Nam and just enjoying being Stateside again. Bought my '71 in '85 and have had it since. Lots of memories, money and beer have gone along with it.

Pretty sure that makes me an "ol' timer" but I still play with cars and trucks.

'71 4x4 long bed - '71 Chevelle - '57 2 dr. post

Thank you for going to viet nam and protecting my girlfriend. She is 11 years younger than you, a child of the war. They needed lots of help and you were there for them. She came to the US after spending years in a refugee camp, applying for citizenship, finally being accepted in 1979. Cheers brother, I am US Army 1st cav div 1986-1988

71sierragrande · 03-03-2016, 03:06 PM

[quote=Ironhorse;7507867]When my '71 was new I was 22 years old, recently back from Viet Nam and just enjoying being Stateside again. Bought my '71 in '85 and have had it since. Lots of memories, money and beer have gone along with it.

Pretty sure that makes me an "ol' timer" but I still play with cars and trucks.

'71 4x4 long bed - '71 Chevelle - '57 2 dr. post[/quot

**steelhorse** · 03-03-2016, 03:23 PM

Mine is 4 years older than I am.

**inline67c20** · 03-03-2016, 03:39 PM

1 year younger than my truck.

ztk123 · 03-03-2016, 03:55 PM

My 71 2wd blazer and I were born the same year. Both of us are 45 years old and in great shape!
Mike

**68350** · 03-03-2016, 04:09 PM

Since I have multiple trucks from 68 to 72, let's just say I was a big negative 17 when my 72 was built. I wasn't born til 89

**Ironhorse** · 03-03-2016, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

Thank you for going to viet nam and protecting my girlfriend. She is 11 years younger than you, a child of the war. They needed lots of help and you were there for them. She came to the US after spending years in a refugee camp, applying for citizenship, finally being accepted in 1979. Cheers brother, I am US Army 1st cav div 1986-1988

Much appreciated, wish the country had had that sentiment when I came home from 'Nam. Sadly 'twas not the case then. I was 84th Engineer Battalion (Const), built roads, bridges, Lots of job security. Build it once, come back two weeks later, re-build it. Thanks for your service, Brother.

71sierragrande · 03-03-2016, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Much appreciated, wish the country had had that sentiment when I came home from 'Nam. Sadly 'twas not the case then. I was 84th Engineer Battalion (Const), built roads, bridges, Lots of job security. Build it once, come back two weeks later, re-build it. Thanks for your service, Brother.

I do too, the climate at that time was pathetic to say the least. We are closer than I thought. I was 8th engineer battalion. Ribbon bridge. I was lead boat operator, bridge erection crew. MY dad was 101st airbourne, Korea. He was a little before viet nam, I was a little behind. And my step dad was Hell on wheels viet nam 1967

OregonNed · 03-03-2016, 04:48 PM

'68 - so I was 8

72k20Farmtruck · 03-03-2016, 04:49 PM

-25

CJJ67 · 03-03-2016, 05:05 PM

I was nine when my 67 stepside was born.

03-03-2016, 03:07 AM	#76
sloth454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Brighton, Co Posts: 13	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? I was born 16 years from being born. Mines a 72 I was born. In 88

03-03-2016, 03:52 AM	#77
70c10resto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean Springs, Mississippi Posts: 272	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? -21

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7tee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fletcher, N.C. Posts: 309	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? I was 18 back in '70... __________________ 1970 C/10 350/T5 SWB stepper... 1979 Corvette 350/Auto T-top... 2010 Acura RL... 2015 2500HD Z-71 Silverado...

03-03-2016, 08:29 AM	#80
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? What a clever way to get members to reveal their age. I'm not even old, but there sure a lot of youngins on here! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-03-2016, 09:47 AM	#82
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 683	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? Negative 8. Born in 80, truck is 72.

03-03-2016, 10:30 AM	#83
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? my 67 is 8 yrs older than me. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

03-03-2016, 11:24 AM	#84
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? When my '71 was new I was 22 years old, recently back from Viet Nam and just enjoying being Stateside again. Bought my '71 in '85 and have had it since. Lots of memories, money and beer have gone along with it. Pretty sure that makes me an "ol' timer" but I still play with cars and trucks. '71 4x4 long bed - '71 Chevelle - '57 2 dr. post __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

03-03-2016, 12:05 PM	#85
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? Mines a 1972 and I was 23 when it was built. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

03-03-2016, 01:22 PM	#87
grousehunter 61 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pollock Idaho Posts: 49	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? I was 33 when my truck was built, 1971 shortbox 4x4

03-03-2016, 01:51 PM	#88
dzbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clarksville, Tn Posts: 142	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? -12 lol. it was 39 when we met! __________________

03-03-2016, 02:11 PM	#89
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? I was born in '75, so I was -3 and -5 for mine. (My '71 is actually a '70 faker) __________________ 1971 C/10 SWB, 15x8 Rallys, 4.5" X 7" static drop, C-notched, 350/350, 3.73 Posi. .........A 383 and Gear Vendors are on my bucket list. 1972 GMC 4X4 K1500 Survivor - Sold No matter what problems life throws at you, your time on Earth can be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.....if you just lower your expectations. -Phil Dunphy

03-03-2016, 03:06 PM	#91
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? [quote=Ironhorse;7507867]When my '71 was new I was 22 years old, recently back from Viet Nam and just enjoying being Stateside again. Bought my '71 in '85 and have had it since. Lots of memories, money and beer have gone along with it. Pretty sure that makes me an "ol' timer" but I still play with cars and trucks. '71 4x4 long bed - '71 Chevelle - '57 2 dr. post[/quot __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto Last edited by 71sierragrande; 03-03-2016 at 03:13 PM.

03-03-2016, 03:23 PM	#92
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? Mine is 4 years older than I am.

03-03-2016, 03:39 PM	#93
inline67c20 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bremerton, washington Posts: 85	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? 1 year younger than my truck.

03-03-2016, 03:55 PM	#94
ztk123 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 233	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? My 71 2wd blazer and I were born the same year. Both of us are 45 years old and in great shape! Mike Attached Images



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68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? Since I have multiple trucks from 68 to 72, let's just say I was a big negative 17 when my 72 was built. I wasn't born til 89 __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

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OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: How old were you when your truck was new? '68 - so I was 8 __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

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